CVE-2021-24313

Name: CVE-2021-24313
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-06-01T14:15:08.92+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24313 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The WP Prayer WordPress plugin before 1.6.2 provides the functionality to store requested prayers/praises and list them on a WordPress website. These stored prayer/praise requests can be listed by using the WP Prayer engine. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WP Prayer WordPress plugin before 1.6.2 provides the functionality to store requested prayers/praises and list them on a WordPress website. These stored prayer/praise requests can be listed by using the WP Prayer engine. An authenticated WordPress user with any role can fill in the form to request a prayer. The form to request prayers or praises have several fields. The 'prayer request' and 'praise request' fields do not use proper input validation and can be used to store XSS payloads.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.70%

48.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Goprayer	Wp Prayer	< 1.6.2

References

https://bastijnouwendijk.com/cve-2021-24313/Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c7ab736d-27c4-4ec5-9681-a3f0dda86586Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://bastijnouwendijk.com/cve-2021-24313/Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c7ab736d-27c4-4ec5-9681-a3f0dda86586Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 1, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24313?

How severe is CVE-2021-24313?

CVE-2021-24313 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24313?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-24313?

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Source: NVD / NIST